Indonesia\u2019s National Police (Polri) has called on all sections of\nsociety to preserve unity, nurture democracy, and maintain public\nsecurity and order. The public has also been urged to respect\ndifferences, express their views peacefully, and use social media wisely\nand responsibly.<\/p>\n
Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, head of the Public\nInformation Bureau at Polri\u2019s Public Relations Division, said security\nand order were a shared responsibility requiring the public\u2019s active\nparticipation.<\/p>\n
He said differing views in a democracy should be approached maturely,\nwhile continuing to respect the rights of others and the common\ngood.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolri respects every citizen\u2019s right to express opinions and\naspirations. We invite the public to do so peacefully, in an orderly and\nresponsible manner, while respecting the rights of others so that all\nactivities can proceed smoothly,\u201d Trunoyudo said in a statement in\nJakarta on Tuesday (27 October).<\/p>\n
Trunoyudo explained that the full range of public activities, from\neconomic and educational pursuits to government and social life, needed\nto take place safely and in an orderly manner.<\/p>\n
For that reason, he said, mutual respect was important to ensure that\nfreedom of expression went hand in hand with public order and\ncomfort.<\/p>\n
As well as maintaining order in public spaces, Trunoyudo urged people\nto be more cautious about information encountered online.<\/p>\n
The public was asked to check the accuracy and context of information\nbefore sharing it, and not to be easily provoked by narratives that\ncould cause misunderstanding or divide society.<\/p>\n
\u201cDifferences of opinion are part of democracy. What we need to\nsafeguard is how those differences are handled: wisely, through\ncommunication, and without being easily provoked by unverified\ninformation. Let us use social media responsibly to preserve unity,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
According to Trunoyudo, preserving unity requires more than calls for\nsolidarity; it must also be reflected in everyday actions. This can be\ndone by maintaining order in local communities, avoiding violence,\nrespecting differences and showing greater concern for others.<\/p>\n
He stressed that collaboration between Polri and the public was an\nimportant factor in creating a safe and stable public-security\nenvironment. Community involvement was needed both to look after local\nareas and to prevent potential security disturbances.<\/p>\n
Polri also said it would continue to prioritise professional, humane\nand persuasive service in carrying out its duties.<\/p>\n
The approach is intended to ensure that the public\u2019s right to express\nits views is respected while also protecting the interests of the wider\ncommunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecurity and order are not solely Polri\u2019s responsibility; they\nrequire the involvement of every section of society. Let us make our\ndifferences a strength in building the nation, strengthening unity and\nkeeping Indonesia safe, peaceful and stable,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
Under the banner \u2018Polri Together with the Community\u2019, the force\ncalled on all sections of the nation to continue nurturing democracy,\nstrengthening tolerance and preserving unity. These efforts are expected\nto support harmonious community life and create a safe and comfortable\nenvironment for all.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/national-police-urges-unity-and-democracy-express-views-peacefully-1793105568", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }